Public schools in Garland, TX
60 open public schools with an address in Garland, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
60
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
41,725
60 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
6
17 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Garland public schools
The federal directory lists 60 public schools in Garland, TX: 38 elementary, 10 middle, 9 high, 3 combined or other. The 60 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 41,725 students, an average of 695 per school. The largest campus is N Garland H S (2,929 students), and the largest elementary school is Iltexas Garland El (941).
Garland ISD operates the most schools here (51), and 3 regular districts have at least one Garland campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools, 17 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 8 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 8 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Garland
Garland ISD
Public school district
51 schools in Garland · 68 total
International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas)
Independent charter agency
3 schools in Garland · 44 total
Harmony Public Schools - North Texas
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Garland · 16 total
Richardson ISD
Public school district
2 schools in Garland · 51 total
Mesquite ISD
Public school district
1 school in Garland · 51 total
Texas College Preparatory Academies
Independent charter agency
1 school in Garland · 39 total
Elementary schools in Garland
38| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbett El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 710 | 17.5:1 | |
| B H Freeman at Golden Meadows El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 643 | 16.1:1 | |
| Beaver Technology Center Garland ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 562 | 17.2:1 | |
| Big Springs El Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 403 | 11.5:1 | |
| Bradfield El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 525 | 16.9:1 | |
| Bullock El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 542 | 16.4:1 | |
| Caldwell El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 422 | 15.1:1 | |
| Classical Center at Vial El Garland ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 572 | 15.8:1 | |
| Club Hill STEM El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 443 | 16.9:1 | |
| Cooper El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 398 | 13.7:1 | |
| Couch Collegiate Prep El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 524 | 15.8:1 | |
| Daugherty El Garland ISD | KG–05 | 757 | 16.5:1 | |
| Davis El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 478 | 15.5:1 | |
| Ethridge El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 642 | 16.9:1 | |
| George Washington Carver El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 640 | 16.9:1 | |
| Handley STEM El Garland ISD | KG–05 | 563 | 15.3:1 | |
| Harmony Science Academy - Garland Harmony Public Schools - North Texas · Charter | PK–06 | 759 | 16.2:1 | |
| Heather Glen Montclair El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 557 | 17.3:1 | |
| Hickman El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 484 | 16.7:1 | |
| Hillside Acad for Excel Garland ISD · Magnet | KG–05 | 446 | 16.1:1 | |
| Ignite Community School - Garland Texas College Preparatory Academies · Charter | PK–08 | 227 | 16.2:1 | |
| Iltexas Garland El International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | KG–05 | 941 | 15.7:1 | |
| Kimberlin Acad for Excel Garland ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 474 | 16.2:1 | |
| Luna El Garland ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 544 | 18.4:1 | |
| Md Williams El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 562 | 15.1:1 | |
| Northlake El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 526 | 16.3:1 | |
| O Henry El Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 464 | 14:1 | |
| Price El Mesquite ISD | PK–05 | 299 | 11.5:1 | |
| Roach El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 315 | 13.4:1 | |
| Shorehaven El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 350 | 13.5:1 | |
| Shugart El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 471 | 14.7:1 | |
| Southgate STEM El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 431 | 14:1 | |
| Spring Creek El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 673 | 16.8:1 | |
| Toler El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 425 | 15.6:1 | |
| Vernal Lister El Garland ISD | PK–05 | 586 | 14.8:1 | |
| Walnut Glen Acad for Excel Garland ISD · Magnet | KG–05 | 376 | 14:1 | |
| Watson Technology Center Garland ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 529 | 16.8:1 | |
| Weaver El Garland ISD · Magnet | PK–05 | 460 | 14.9:1 |
Middle schools in Garland
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Acad for Excell Garland ISD · Magnet | 06–08 | 951 | 15.4:1 | |
| Bussey Middle Garland ISD | 06–08 | 753 | 14:1 | |
| Classical Center at Brandenburg Middle Garland ISD · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,056 | 16.1:1 | |
| Iltexas Garland Middle International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | 06–08 | 475 | 18.8:1 | |
| Jackson Technology Center Garland ISD · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,157 | 16:1 | |
| Lyles Collegiate Middle Garland ISD | 06–08 | 869 | 15.3:1 | |
| O'Banion Middle Garland ISD | 06–08 | 784 | 14.1:1 | |
| Sam Houston Middle Garland ISD | 06–08 | 775 | 13.3:1 | |
| Sellers Middle Garland ISD · Magnet | 06–08 | 852 | 15.2:1 | |
| Webb Middle Garland ISD | 06–08 | 989 | 15.8:1 |
High schools in Garland
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garland H S Garland ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,335 | 14.8:1 | |
| Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center Garland ISD | 11–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Harmony School of Innovation - Garland Harmony Public Schools - North Texas · Charter | 07–12 | 658 | 18.3:1 | |
| Iltexas Garland H S International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | 09–12 | 604 | 11.8:1 | |
| Lakeview Centennial H S Garland ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,073 | 15.5:1 | |
| Memorial Pathway Academy H S Garland ISD · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| N Garland H S Garland ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,929 | 17.5:1 | |
| Naaman Forest H S Garland ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,949 | 14.9:1 | |
| S Garland H S Garland ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,001 | 15.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Garland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisneros Pre-K Ctr Garland ISD | PK–PK | 355 | 17.8:1 | |
| Garland AEC Garland ISD · Alternative School | 04–12 | 112 | 1.7:1 | |
| Parsons Pre-K Ctr Garland ISD | PK–PK | 325 | 17:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.6%
- Hispanic58.5%
- Black15.8%
- Asian10.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3%
Enrollment-weighted across 58 Garland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (41,725 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Garland
How many public schools are in Garland, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 60 open public schools with a location address in Garland: 38 elementary, 10 middle, 9 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 41,725 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Garland?
Schools with an address in Garland belong to 6 education agencies, led by Garland ISD (51 schools), International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) (3 schools), Harmony Public Schools - North Texas (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Garland?
N Garland H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Garland, with 2,929 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Garland?
Yes. 6 of the 60 public schools in Garland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Harmony School of Innovation - Garland, Harmony Science Academy - Garland, Ignite Community School - Garland. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Garland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Garland public schools is 15.6:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Garland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities